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Coyote Theaters, a Texas-based company, operates the new drive-in. It opened its first drive-in three years ago in Fort Worth. Steve Winn, chief operating officer for Coyote Theaters, said Leeds was the perfect location for the company’s second theater.

"The fact that there wasn't any close theaters, a good population base, a long history of drive-ins in the market, although most have closed down now - for those reasons we felt it was a good business opportunity for us," Winn said.

About 100 people have been hired to work at the theater, making Coyote Drive-In the second largest employer in Leeds.

The Coyote Drive-In in Leeds has four theaters and can accommodate more than a thousand cars. There’s an indoor/outdoor restaurant, bar and area for live music. In a few months, the theater will also include a putt-putt golf course.

Winn said they expect the theater to be an attraction for families from all over the area.

"We think the theater will draw people from 40-50 miles away on a consistent basis, especially on the weekends," Winn said.

The first showing at Coyote Drive-In in Leeds starts at 8:05 p.m. Thursday. For more information click here.